When getting started writing grants, the whole idea can seem very overwhelming. There’s all kinds of coded language, weird requests, and (sometimes) a standoffish feeling from funders. Asking for money is not something that comes naturally to everyone. Luckily, there’s a few key tips that will get any grant writer off on the right foot.

Grants can be catalytic funding for a nonprofit. This type of funding can help you get the capacity you need for significant growth, launch a new program, hire staff, or take your agency to a new level of mission work. If you are trying to determine if your organization is ready for grant solicitation, consider these six important questions.